Lions vs. Raiders: Terrelle Pryor Powers Raiders to 31-20 Victory

August 26, 2012   ·   Christopher Hansen   ·   Jump to comments

The Oakland Raiders compiled over 500 yards of offense en route to a 31-20 preseason victory over the visiting Detroit Lions. Terrelle Pryor took over at quarterback in the third quarter and orchestrated three straight touchdown drives that included a 17-yard scramble for a touchdown and two long touchdown passes to rookie receiver Juron Criner. 
Pryor powered the offense and looked like a man among boys against the Lions No. 2 defense, but fans should temper their expectations and any talk of Pryor overtaking Matt Leinart as Oakland's No. 2 quarterback. The performance of the defense and the rookie receivers is what should have the Raider Nation really excited. 
Pryor is a very talented player, and he finally had the opportunity to demonstrate this athletic ability, but he has yet to show he's a legitimate passer. A 3-of-5 passing night with 137 yards and two touchdowns, including a underthrown deep pass down the right sideline that Juron Criner...

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